Bone Health
Most abundant mineral in the body
calcium
Most abundant protein in the blood
albumin
Beri Beri is a deficiency of this vitamin
Vitamin B1 or Thiamine
Ricketts in children is a deficiency of this vitamin
Vitamin D
Most common nutritional deficiency in the world
iron
Trabecular or cancellous bone is also known as this type of bone
Compact bone
Suffix associated with catabolism
lysis
Adequate intake prevents neural tube defects
folate or vitamin B9
This vitamin aids with blood clotting
Vitamin K
Eating one of these a day provides the AI intake of this micronutrient
selenium
A normal blood calcium level falls within this range
9-11mg/dl
These three components of blood are synthesized in the bone marrow
Red blood cells, white blood cells & platelets
the 4 D's of pellagra
diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, death
Fat soluble vitamins
A, D, E, K
Pair vitamin C with this micronutrient for better absorption
iron
These vitamins and hormones help to prevent osteoporosis in women
Calcium, estrogen, vitamin D & vitamin C
At risk populations for iron deficiency anemia
Infants, children, adolescents, women & older adults
Contains a metal ion
Cobalamin or vitamin B12
These organ systems are involved in vitamin D production
Integumentary, hepatic, & renal
Essential for iron absorption & transport
copper
Hormones involved in calcium homeostasis
PTH, calcitriol, vitamin D and calcitonin
Blank iron is better absorbed than Blank iron
Heme; non-heme
biotin or B7
Good sources of vitamin K
Dark leafy greens, kale, spinach, parsley, broccoli
Good sources of iodine
salt, seafood, dairy products